"The first essential for the child's development is concentration.  The child who concentrates is immensely happy."

Room 106 has been hard at work in the classroom.  They have been working in all areas of the curriculum, from Mathematics and Language to our Cultural Studies.  Our Kindergarten friends have also recently begun visiting the classroom, as well.  The Lower Elementary students are excited to be role models and buddies to their younger friends.  

Adam hard at work on his cursive

Ben working on the Stamp Game

Yonatan working on Test Tube Division

Caleb

Greysen working with a language material

Navya

Owen and Amelia

Zoey working on the grammar box

Hebah

Malak

Amelia working on a research project

Owen working on his multiplication facts

Xanthippe

Navya working with her kindergarten buddy, Lilleana

Adam working with Henry H.

Greysen working with Ben

Ben

Xaiver working on Stamp Game

Michael studying the verb

Peter learning his subtraction facts

Rebecca with her sister that was visiting from out of town

Montessori Academy's Annual Science Expo

"We discovered that education is not something which the teacher does, but that it is a natural process which develops spontaneously in the human being." ~ Dr. Maria Montessori

The Lower Elementary students enjoyed learning about the scientific method to explore some of their many questions about the world.  The children began the six-week process in early January in preparation for the presentation of their discoveries on February 8.  The Science Expo not only allows the children to share their discoveries with others, but also to begin building their self-confidence for speaking with others of all ages.  The format of our Science Expo was an open house.  All families, friends, and relatives attended and shared in the enthusiasm of the scientists.  Ribbons that distinguish one as being better than the other are not presented.  It was exciting to see all presenters leave as confident and enthusiastic as they were when they arrived.